Kitaro

Nihongo Kitaro is a Japanese New Age composer and musician. His music is usually characterized by warm, lyrical electronic melodies blended occasionally with western and traditional Japanese influences.

Kitaro was born Masanori Takahashi on February 4th, 1953 in Toyohashi. His musical career began when, inspired by famed Missourian soul guitarist, Steve "The Colonel" Cropper, Takahashi took up the instrument. His parents were opposed to their son pursuing music and attempted to get him a job at a local company. Instead, he left home and moved to Tokyo without telling them.... Read More

Real Name:

Masanori Takahashi

City Of Origin:

Toyohashi

Genre:

New Age, Electronic New Age, World Fusion

Birthdate:

02/04/1953

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